The Journal of International
Advanced Otology
Original Article

Cerebrospinal Fluid Gusher in Cochlear Implantation and Its Association with Inner-Ear Malformations

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Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Health Sciences, İzmir Bozyaka Education and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey

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Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Isparta Davraz Yaşam Hospital, Turkey

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Department of Radiology, University of Health Sciences, İzmir Bozyaka Education and Research Hospital, Turkey

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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, İzmir Başkent Zübeyde Hanım Training and Research Hospital, Turkey

J Int Adv Otol 2022; 18: 478-481
DOI: 10.5152/iao.2022.21441
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BACKGROUND: It is aimed to investigate the incidence of cerebrospinal fluid gusher in cochlear implantation and the association between cerebrospinal fluid gusher and inner-ear malformations in adult and pediatric patients.
METHODS: A retrospective case review of 1025 primary cochlear implantation procedures was performed. Patients with inner-ear malformation or cerebrospinal fluid gusher during primary cochlear implantation were included and divided into 2 groups according to age: pediatric and adult groups.
RESULTS: The incidence of inner-ear malformation was 4.19% (17/405) and 7.6% (47/620) in the adult and pediatric groups, respectively. There was a significant difference in the incidence of inner-ear malformation in the pediatric group. The incidence of cerebrospinal fluid gusher was 0.9% (4/405) and 4.1% (26/620) in the adult and pediatric groups, respectively. There was a significant difference in the incidence of gusher between the adult and pediatric groups.
CONCLUSION: The incidence of a cerebrospinal fluid gusher is higher in the pediatric group, compared to adults due to a higher rate of inner-ear malformation. Inner-ear malformation poses a risk factor for cerebrospinal fluid gusher.

Cite this article as: Dalgic A, Atsal G, Ceylan ME, et al. Cerebrospinal fluid gusher in cochlear implantation and its association with inner-ear malformations. J Int Adv Otol. 2022;18(6):478-481.

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